From a grieving brother’s open letter to the goalkeeper whose mother nearly missed his big moment, this week’s World Cup notebook is for the women, the families, and the fine print behind the football. Last week, this notebook covered Thomas Partey’s visa block, the tournament’s six women referees, and Argentina’s stadium ban on fathers behind […] The post Her

By Fiifi Nettey The 2026 FIFA World Cup has ushered in a new era of football, characterized by unprecedented innovation, advanced technology, and enhanced regulations. For the first time in the tournament’s history, artificial intelligence is playing a significant role in officiating and match analysis. The official match ball is equipped with a microchip that […] The post World

Memory, museums and the responsibility of remembrance: Why Ghana’s slave dungeons must become an experience we feel, not just a story we hear. Some places ask us to remember. Others demand that we feel. On the grounds of Osu Castle this past Juneteenth, history stepped out from the pages of books and into the realm […] The post Bentsifi’s Tattle: Going forward with the past appeared

People. Long before I understood wines, spirits or operations, I was fascinated by the way a simple act of welcome could transform a room. I loved the idea that food, drink and conversation could bring strangers together and make people feel at ease. Hospitality, for me, has never been about service alone; it has always […] The post CHATS UNDER THE ODUM with

Ho, Volta Region A delegation from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations [GFD] interacted with the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on the sidelines of the National Labour Conference in Ho. The conference, organized by the National Tripartite Committee from 26th to 28th June 2026 at the Volta Serene Hotel under the theme _“Strengthening […] The post GFD

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are determined to continue their impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. Following an impressive draw against England, confidence is growing within the Ghana camp as they look to build further momentum heading into the knockout rounds. Antoine Semenyo, the new global […] The post Antoine

Op-Ed By Fuvi Kloku Following the intense 0-0 stalemate between Ghana and England at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026, England captain Harry Kane stood before the cameras and offered an assessment that exposed far more than just post-match frustration. When asked about the Black Stars’ resilient defensive performance, Kane remarked: “Yeah, I think whenever […] The post Who Exactly Are

Ask a child growing up in Ghana in the late 1990s or early 2000s what they hoped to become in the future, and chances are the answers would have been simple: A doctor. For Dr. Patrick Annan-Noonoo, that dream did not change even though life led him through other paths first. His academic journey led […] The post From

The Government of the Republic of Seychelles is ready to host UN Tourism Member States, Affiliate Members, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to the Sixty-Ninth Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (UN Tourism CAF) followed by a Thematic Conference Strengthening Human Capital to Boost Africa’s Tourism Growth. […] The post Human

Africa is positioning itself for a stronger foothold in the fast-growing global golf tourism market with the launch of the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026, a new continental platform designed to connect African golf destinations directly with international buyers, investors and tourism decision-makers. Scheduled for 18–21 August 2026 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, the […] The post Africa

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian engineering firm, Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., for a proposed €300 million investment in downstream aluminium infrastructure. The latest development is aimed at accelerating the country’s industrialisation drive. The agreement, signed in Accra at the Residence of the […] The post GIADEC

By Constance Gbedzo In April 2023, I journeyed into the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, driven by a singular, urgent mission; to catalyze economic independence through community youth entrepreneurship development. Stepping into Odumasi Krobo, a landscape vibrant with potential yet challenged by systemic youth underemployment, the goal was to equip young minds with the practical […] The post Echoes

By Samuel SAM The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has inaugurated the National Shea Commodity Platform in Tamale to modernise the country’s shea value chain, improve market transparency and strengthen climate-resilient agriculture. The digital platform will serve as the industry’s policy advisory and coordination body, integrating traceability technology with real-time market data to enhance efficiency […] The post TCDA

By Clement APEBUGA In a decisive move to fortify Ghana’s tier-1 to tier-4 financial ecosystems, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the complete transition of all Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) into a unified Community Banking Sector, effective 31st March, 2024 with a deadline to meet all statutory and rebranding by December 31st 2026. […] The post Historic

The flooding crisis in Ghana is not merely “natural” — it is largely man-made By Ernest Tsifodze A few years ago, I posted a tweet that became one of my highest-performing posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. It read: “The only engineers left in Ghana are sound engineers.” I posted it because every time […] The post Seventy years of excuses: The flood crisis is a choice

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org [email protected] The greatest obstacles confronting humanity are not always economic recessions, pandemics, wars or climate change. More often, they are the silent fears that live within the human mind. These invisible barriers quietly dictate decisions, suppress ambition, weaken relationships and prevent millions of people from reaching their full potential. Across […] The post The

By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG With anxiety etched across her face and uncertainty hanging over her future, 50-year-old cocoa farmer Grace Benneh feared that the only way of life she had ever known might soon disappear. Speaking at Yawsae in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region, she expressed concern that the growing menace of illegal […] The post When

A group of high-performing Bolt driver-partners in Accra has been recognised for their dedication, professionalism, and contribution to the platform through a driver rewards initiative aimed at celebrating excellence and supporting driver welfare. The initiative rewarded 20 driver-partners who distinguished themselves through high ratings and completed rides. Among the top-performing winners were Davis Kobbson Afealetey, […] The post Bolt

By Emmanuel ADU-MENSAH There was a time when the Ghanaian evening was heralded by the warm, flickering glow of a lantern or the crackle of a compound fire. Elders sat with children, spinning tales of Ananse and weaving a tapestry of shared identity. In those sacred spaces, a beautiful truth was passed down: “pray? w?h? […] The post How social media is testing the sacred unity appeared

By  Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah To achieve a sustainable and well-regulated mining industry, the following reforms are proposed to address illegal mining, environmental degradation, weak enforcement and governance challenges within Ghana’s mining sector. Decentralize mining licensing and involve chiefs Mining licensing should be decentralized to include traditional authorities. The District Mining Committees already established by law […] The post Proposed